Category: Managing Emotions

  • Forgetting Gravity

    Forgetting Gravity

    Walking through our days, we may notice moments – sometimes little, sometimes big – that we feel swept over by emotion. Compelled to react, worry, or shut down. In my practice, I often ask folks, in this activated, emotional space, “How old does it feel?” The confused looks that I receive aren’t surprising. “I don’t…

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  • I might as well eat worms

    I might as well eat worms

    Can we talk about rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) for ADHD folx? I was reminded of several things recently. First, that rejection sensitivity within ADHD is a powerful force. Second, it is not often spoken about or understood, even by therapists. And Third, there are plenty of ways we can work with the experience to reduce its…

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  • In the wake of loss

    In the wake of loss

    2021 ended in a difficult way for so many families in the Front Range. The Marshall Fire was the most devastating on record, and the loss is palpable. The journey through this grief may be long and come in waves, and with the right support, you can feel your way through this. We’re here to…

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  • I Just Want It To Be Over

    I Just Want It To Be Over

    Just as waves are not separate from the ocean, our experiences are not separate from ourselves. The ocean never fears that the current wave will last forever. The ocean doesn’t try to block out certain waves or believe it is this current wave. They simply arise, move through, and return to the ocean.

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  • Willingness for Vulnerability

    Willingness for Vulnerability

    Shame only holds power when you keep it secret. Letting the air and light in sends the shadows scampering.

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